Ready to elevate your pickleball game? Our certified coaches bring years of experience and passion to every lesson, whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills.
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Frank Milillo -(Head Pro)
5 years as a professional pickleball coach with extensive experience in developing players from beginner to advanced levels.
1. Certifications: Holds top-level certifications from the International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association (IPTPA) and the Professional Pickleball Registry PPR
2. Achievements: organized leagues, clinics and events on Long Island for over 4 years.
3. Specialties:** Advanced strategies, doubles play, competitive training, youth programs
4. Teaching Philosophy: Focuses on a personalized approach, emphasizing technique, strategy, and mental toughness.
5. Community Involvement: Actively participates in local pickleball communities, organizing clinics, tournaments, and charity events.
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Stephen Brobston
10 years of coaching experience, specializing in youth development and adult training programs.
1. Certifications: Certified by the Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR)
2. Achievements: Bronze winner US Open Pickleball Championship bronze Winner 2024 and won in multiple regional pickleball tournaments and a frequent competitor in national events.
3. Teaching Philosophy: Focused with High level 3.5+ emphasizes the importance of fundamentals, footwork, and strategic play. How to compete and take your game to the next level.
4. Background: Background in sports psychology, helping players build confidence and resilience on the court.
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Gigi Clarkson
Experience: 3 years of coaching experience with a specialty in beginner and advanced beginner strategy and team dynamics.
1. Certifications: Certified by the Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR)
2. Achievements: Teaching at Dix Hills Continuing Education and Nassau Community College Beginners, Advanced Beginners and Intermediates
3. Teaching Philosophy: Provide an inclusive and friendly environment for students to improve competency for new pickleball players. Develop student skills in a competitive game situation while learners practice the Technical and tactical skills.
4. Background: Experienced Tennis Platform Tennis and Pickleball player for a number of private clubs and public facilities